This page contains links to programs which I used, and which were once freeware but have changed status, to shareware, commercial, deadware, or whatever.

XReminder Lite version 2.61
This nice program was originally distributed as both freeware and shareware versions.  At some point, the author(s) decided to drop support for the freeware version from their site.  The main things I like about xReminder are:

  • I can minimize the reminder instead of closing it
  • I can postpone the reminder until later, so I don't forget it


    • Ship's Bells version 2.7
    This small program creates a Beautiful set of ship's bells that ring the half-hour and hour for you.  An excellent program for old (or new) sailors who miss the periodic watch reminder!!

    You can choose which hours of the day the bells are active, as well as a variety of other options.

    Unfortunately, the company which distributed this program (Gulf Coastal Software) no longer supports it, and in fact the web page isn't publicly accessible anymore.  Soooo... I've brought it here instead, so your ship's bell urges can still be satisfied!!

    Much later note:
    Doug and Lori at Verizon.net sent me a document which explains how the bell sequence works, as thanks for keeping this program available. May this be educational for those of ye who don't already know the patterns!
    Ship's Bells explanation

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